benNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94KSJD's bi-weekly program dedicated to all things farming and ranching.NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Big Fat Farm ShowFri, 18 Aug 2017 01:29:39 +0000Big Fat Farm Showhttp://ksjd.org
Kellie PettyjohnIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with Jay Loschert, Outreach and Education Coordinator for the Montezuma Land Conservancy , about " Fozzie's Farm ", an 83-acre working farm that will be a showcase for agricultural research and education.Montezuma Land Conservancy and "Fozzie's Farm"http://ksjd.org/post/montezuma-land-conservancy-and-fozzies-farm
55564 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 02 May 2017 16:57:14 +0000Montezuma Land Conservancy and "Fozzie's Farm"Kellie PettyjohnIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with Tucker Robinson, co-owner of WildEdge Brewing , about his transition from archeology to brewing, using local food and ingredients in crafting his beer, and what will be offered at the brewery scheduled to open on April 11th on North Market Street in downtown Cortez.WildEdge Brewing: The New Beer In Townhttp://ksjd.org/post/wildedge-brewing-new-beer-town
54195 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 04 Apr 2017 17:55:41 +0000WildEdge Brewing: The New Beer In TownKellie PettyjohnIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with Sarah Syverson and Christine Foote from the Montezuma School To Farm Project about rebounding from their dire financial situation at the end of 2016 and how the project will continue to serve local students and the community moving into the future.The Montezuma School To Farm Project Gains Strengthhttp://ksjd.org/post/montezuma-school-farm-project-gains-strength
52837 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 07 Mar 2017 16:25:12 +0000The Montezuma School To Farm Project Gains StrengthKellie PettyjohnOn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn visits with Mancos farmers to hear their mid-winter reflections on farming.Winter Reflections On Farminghttp://ksjd.org/post/winter-reflections-farming
52130 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 21 Feb 2017 16:02:19 +0000Winter Reflections On FarmingKellie PettyjohnThe term " food justice " refers to a community's right to grow, sell, and eat healthy food that is fresh, nutritious, affordable, and culturally-appropriate. In this three-part series, Big Fat Farm Show host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with people who are all working in different ways to address the issue of food justice in their communities. These individuals were all part of recent food justice workshops that were held at Fort Lewis College on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In the third and final part in this series, Kellie talks with Stephanie and Amanda from Project Feed The Hood , an Albuquerque organization working to provide lower income neighborhoods access to healthy foods.Food Justicehttp://ksjd.org/post/food-justice
50853 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 07 Feb 2017 15:40:00 +0000Food JusticeKellie PettyjohnIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn visits with Leigh Kuwanwisiwma, Director of the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office, about the scientific and cultural topics that are being addressed at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center's Pueblo Farming Project .The Pueblo Farming Projecthttp://ksjd.org/post/pueblo-farming-project
50269 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 10 Jan 2017 15:45:00 +0000The Pueblo Farming ProjectKellie PettyjohnOn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn interviews James Hunter, Farm Director of We Over Me Farm at Paul Quinn College . The college made the news when they plowed under their football field to plant a garden, leading to a cascade of changes in the local food system.How One Texas College Decided To Put Food Over Footballhttp://ksjd.org/post/how-one-texas-college-decided-put-food-over-football
49535 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 20 Dec 2016 16:00:00 +0000How One Texas College Decided To Put Food Over FootballKellie PettyjohnIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with Denisa Livingston of the Diné Community Advocacy Alliance about how they are working to remove food taxes from healthy and traditional foods on the Navajo Nation, and how this work addresses deeper issues of food insecurity on tribal lands.Taking A Stand For Healthy Foods On The Navajo Nationhttp://ksjd.org/post/taking-stand-healthy-foods-navajo-nation
49018 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 06 Dec 2016 16:00:00 +0000Taking A Stand For Healthy Foods On The Navajo NationKellie PettyjohnIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn welcomes back Lee-Ann Hill of Laughing Wolf Farm to discuss how seeds are selected to increase a crop's resilience and yield, and to look at examples of seeds that she has saved from this year's harvest.Seed Saving and The Promise of a Better Crophttp://ksjd.org/post/seed-saving-and-promise-better-crop
46386 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 27 Sep 2016 14:50:00 +0000Seed Saving and The Promise of a Better CropKellie PettyjohnThe time-honored tradition of seed saving is one of the best ways to for a farmer or gardener to feel connected to the plants that they grow. In this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with Lee-Ann Hill of Laughing Wolf Farm and the Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance about why seed saving is an important part of understanding the food we grow, and how it can lead to a more sustainable food network.The Vital Beauty of Seed Savinghttp://ksjd.org/post/vital-beauty-seed-saving
46211 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 20 Sep 2016 14:56:15 +0000The Vital Beauty of Seed SavingKellie PettyjohnThe Mancos Food Share project is working to address hunger and food security by supporting healthy and local food access for those in need. In this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show , host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with Gretchen Groenke from Mancos Food Share about hunger and food insecurity in our communities and how the project is hoping to address the problem.The Mancos Food Share Projecthttp://ksjd.org/post/mancos-food-share-project
44614 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 16 Aug 2016 14:00:00 +0000The Mancos Food Share ProjectKellie PettyjohnLong-distance endurance racing can be a grueling physical ordeal and it is critical that racers prepare themselves properly. in this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with Dustin Partridge, owner of Zuma Natural Foods and long-distance endurance racer, about the nutrition required for endurance races, and why it is critical for good race performance and staying healthy.Proper Nutrition For Endurance Racinghttp://ksjd.org/post/proper-nutrition-endurance-racing
42473 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 21 Jun 2016 15:21:33 +0000Proper Nutrition For Endurance RacingKellie PettyjohnThe Colorado Water Plan seeks to address the growing population of Colorado and the ever-increasing demands on our water supply. Big Fat Farm Show host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with Kate Greenberg from the National Young Farmers Coalition about the implementation of the Colorado Water Plan and its implications for agriculture in our part of the state.The Colorado Water Plan and Its Implications for Agriculture In The Southwesthttp://ksjd.org/post/colorado-water-plan-and-its-implications-agriculture-southwest
41914 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 07 Jun 2016 15:30:26 +0000The Colorado Water Plan and Its Implications for Agriculture In The SouthwestKellie PettyjohnHantavirus is showing up in the Four Corners area again this spring, which can be dangerous for farmers and others who are cleaning out barns and out buildings. In this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with Craig Manning from the Centers For Disease Control’s virology department about the signs and symptoms of a hantavirus infection, and ways to stay safe and prevent being infected.Hantavirus: Signs, Symptoms, and Preventionhttp://ksjd.org/post/hantavirus-signs-symptoms-and-prevention
41291 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 24 May 2016 13:45:00 +0000Hantavirus: Signs, Symptoms, and PreventionKellie PettyjohnStudents from Kemper Elementary School recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to help First Lady Michelle Obama plant a garden at the White House. Big Fat Farm Show host Kellie Pettyjohn talked with Danyel Mezzanato of the Montezuma School To Farm Project and one of the Kemper Elementary School students about how this opportunity came to be, and what the students got to experience on this journey.A Trip To The White House Gardenhttp://ksjd.org/post/trip-white-house-garden
40874 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 10 May 2016 14:59:20 +0000A Trip To The White House GardenKellie PettyjohnIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with Candice Wood about her involvement in a farm incubator program at the Old Fort Lewis for beginning farmers in the Four Corners region that provides support services and helps new farmers develop the skills necessary to succeed.The Farm Incubator Program at the Old Fort Lewishttp://ksjd.org/post/farm-incubator-program-old-fort-lewis
40308 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 26 Apr 2016 15:57:28 +0000The Farm Incubator Program at the Old Fort LewisKellie PettyjohnLiving in Antarctica poses many challenges when it comes to feeding the people who live and work there. Big Fat Farm Show host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with Liz Widen and Rebekah Osgood, who have spent several seasons in Antarctica, about why they choose to live there, and the role that food plays in keeping morale up through the long dark days of winter near the South Pole.Living and Eating In Antarcticahttp://ksjd.org/post/living-and-eating-antarctica
39759 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 12 Apr 2016 15:48:46 +0000Living and Eating In AntarcticaTom YoderIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with Lynne Howarth, the Executive Director of the Medicine Horse Center , about why horses are used in therapy for people of all ages, their special connection to human emotions, and the programs that the Medicine Horse Center offers.Medicine Horseshttp://ksjd.org/post/medicine-horses
39167 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 29 Mar 2016 15:42:46 +0000Medicine HorsesTom YoderIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with Radiance Beals and Shay Allred from the Four States Ag Expo about what visitors can expect at the event this year, and also Christine Foote of the Montezuma School To Farm Project about their C.A.L.F. education program that will be featured at the Ag Expo this year.What's New At The Four States Ag Expohttp://ksjd.org/post/whats-new-four-states-ag-expo
38577 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 15 Mar 2016 15:35:37 +0000What's New At The Four States Ag ExpoTom YoderIn this episode of the Big Fat Farm Show, host Kellie Pettyjohn talks with local farmer and host of KSJD's Ag Markets & More Bob Bragg, and Travis Custer of the High Desert Conservation District about the growth of small-scale farming in Montezuma County, and helping small farmers get the help they need to be successful.Support for Small-Scale Farmershttp://ksjd.org/post/support-small-scale-farmers
38003 as http://ksjd.orgTue, 01 Mar 2016 16:24:47 +0000Support for Small-Scale Farmers